Real AlabamaPest Knowledge

Every September the south side of the house turns into a landing strip. Brown marmorated stink bugs and Asian lady beetles are not after your food or your wood — they want your walls. Here is why they pick certain houses, why killing them indoors makes things worse, and what actually keeps them out.

The house was fine all summer, then one cool week in October it filled up with crickets and spiders. Nothing changed inside — the temperature changed outside. Here is the exclusion checklist that keeps them out, and why the window closes at the end of September.

Nobody can quote you a termite price over the phone honestly, and the companies that do are guessing. Here is what actually moves the number on an Alabama house — linear footage, foundation type, active infestation versus prevention, and which system fits the structure.

New homeowners find them along the foundation and assume they are sprinkler heads or old irrigation. They are termite bait stations — here is what they do, why you should not mow over or pull one up, and what it means when the house changes hands.

More ants on the counter two days after service usually means the treatment is working, not failing. What flush-out is, how long it lasts, why fast-acting products make ant problems worse, and when it is actually worth calling us back.

Straight answer on pest control pricing in Huntsville and Madison County — monthly plans, first-visit cost, mosquito and termite pricing, and what actually changes the number.

No dog, no cat, still getting bit at the ankles. Where interior fleas actually come from, why bombs and foggers rarely finish the job, and how we treat the life cycle instead of just the adults you can see.

Most Alabama homeowners haven't read their termite bond since the day they signed it. What a bond actually covers, how bonds quietly lapse, and what to check before you sell or buy.

Alabama doesn't always require a termite inspection to close on a house — and that catches buyers off guard, because homeowners insurance won't cover what termites do. A buyer's guide.

Hose-end sprays, foggers, citronella, zappers — most Alabama homeowners have tried them all. An honest grading of the DIY aisle, and where professional treatment earns its cost.

Wolf spiders are the biggest spider most Birmingham homeowners ever see indoors — fast, hairy, and alarming. Here's why they're really inside (it's their food), what actually keeps them out, and what doesn't.

If you own a home around Birmingham, pest pressure is not a maybe — it is a when. Red clay soil, humidity, and Over-the-Mountain tree cover give pests everything they need. Here is a plain guide to what you are up against and how to handle it.

Most "I tried everything and it got worse" calls are not bad luck — they come down to a handful of common DIY mistakes. Here is what backfires, and what to do instead.

Alabama winters are too mild to kill pests off — they just move indoors. Here is what Birmingham and north-Alabama homeowners deal with December through February, and why "the cold will handle it" is a myth.

Sugar ant invasions explode across Alabama every June. Here's how to identify the species in your kitchen, stop the trail the right way, and keep them out.

Real 2026 numbers, no sales call required — what pest control actually costs in Alabama, what's included at each price point, and why the national chains hide their pricing.

Spring 2026 is shaping up as a heavy termite year. Heavy winter rainfall, warm soil temperatures, and record swarm reports across Central and North Alabama. Here's what you need to know now.

Alabama yards back up to the woods, and that edge is where ticks wait. Which species live here, what they carry, and why yard treatment targets the tree line.

Most "brown recluse" sightings are something else entirely. How to identify a real one, where they hide in Alabama homes, and what to do about a bite.

German, American, and smokybrown roaches are different problems with different solutions. Which one you have determines whether this is a nuisance or an infestation.

Two medically significant species, dozens of harmless ones, and one reason they all come inside. Identification, seasonality, and why spraying webs never holds.

Spraying an ant trail scatters the colony and makes it worse. Why bait reaches the queen, how to tell the species apart, and which ones need their own treatment.

Silverfish thrive in Alabama's humidity and damage books, clothing, and documents. They hide in attics and bathroom walls. Here's how to eliminate them.

House crickets chirp all night. Camel crickets invade basements in large numbers. Both surge in fall. Perimeter barriers and granular bait stop them before entry.

Millipedes migrate in hundreds after rain. Centipedes appear in bathrooms year-round. Both signal moisture problems near your foundation — and both are treatable.

Fire ants, palmetto bugs, and millipedes all surge after Alabama rainstorms. Rain floods habitats and drives pests toward your home.

Early spring (Feb–April) is optimal — get ahead of ant, roach, and termite season. But Alabama pests are year-round, so there is never a bad time to start.

Clear baseboards, secure pets, give access to crawlspaces. A few simple steps before service make treatment more effective and longer-lasting.

Limestone geology, Tennessee Valley climate, and rapid suburban growth create unique pest challenges. Local guide from EnviroCare's Huntsville office.

Alabama sits in the highest termite pressure zone in the country, and homeowners insurance excludes the damage. Here is exactly what to look for.

Spot treatment doesn't work. Mound drenching barely works. Here's what does — and why fire ants love Alabama more than almost anywhere in the U.S.

If you own a home on Lake Martin, you know August evenings on the dock are a war zone. Here's our 30-day yard-barrier system, and what NOT to spend money on.

Every March, subterranean termite swarmers emerge across Alabama. Here's how to spot them, why Birmingham's clay soil makes it worse, and what we recommend.

Alabama mosquito season runs March through November. Starting early — before the population compounds — is the single biggest factor in how well control works.

The pest control industry will sell you either a Sentricon bait system or a liquid soil barrier. Here's an honest comparison from a company that's done both.

You're buying a house in Alabama. Your lender is asking for a "WDO letter" or "termite letter." Here's what it actually is, what gets you a clear letter, and what gets you a delay.